Your healthcare provider will have to inform Cigna that you have performed behavioral modifications (e.g., increasing exercise) and a reduced-calorie diet for at least three months, and have either: A BMI of 30 or higher, or A BMI of 27 or higher, plus a weight-related comorbidity approved by Cigna, such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease Wegovy is also FDA approved for cardiovascular risk reduction
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Made up of three amino acids (cysteine, glycine, and glutamine), this little molecule is naturally produced by your body
It is important to follow a healthy diet and be as physically active as possible, since these are foundational treatments for weight loss and improved health, says Kushner